'Zombie Daughter' Starring Jo Jung-suk Surpasses 1 Million Viewers in Just 4 Days

The film 'Zombie Daughter,' starring actor Jo Jung-suk, has surpassed 1 million viewers just four days after its release, marking a significant milestone.

'Zombie Daughter' (distributed by NEW, produced by StudioN, directed by Pil Gam-sung) is making waves in the box office. It attracted 430,091 viewers on its opening day, setting the highest opening score for a film released this year, and continued its momentum by reaching over 1 million viewers in just four days.

In the film, Jo Jung-suk plays the role of Jeong-hwan, a father who embarks on a secret mission to protect his daughter Sua (played by Choi Yoo-ri), the last remaining zombie daughter in the world. Jo captivates audiences with his heartfelt portrayal of fatherly love and his signature comedic style.

Jo's performance is a testament to his dedication and hard work. In a recent media interview, he shared, "I constantly pondered how to adjust my performance to fit each scene. The film deals with the theme of fatherly love while incorporating comedy, so I focused on portraying Jeong-hwan as a multi-dimensional character."

Director Pil Gam-sung praised Jo Jung-suk, saying, "In a film that needed to be expressed both sadly and humorously, Jo was the perfect choice with his wit, pathos, and flexible energy. I've always been a fan, but in this film, Jo's performance was like an instrument that produces heavenly sounds no matter where you touch it."

Audiences who have seen 'Zombie Daughter' are also full of praise, with comments such as "Jo Jung-suk's films are always a must-watch," "It's a great movie to watch with family... Jo's acting is phenomenal," and "This film reaffirms Jo Jung-suk as a reliable actor."

Meanwhile, 'Zombie Daughter,' starring Jo Jung-suk, is currently showing in theaters to critical acclaim.

Reported by Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr